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NH53 HXB

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,544 miles

exhaust centre section corossion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,825 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,634 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 52,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,708 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 37,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,850 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 30,785 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f mirror glass fitted incorrectly

Fail 20 Jan 2007 17,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f mirror glass fitted incorrectly

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NH53 HXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH53 HXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NH53 HXB registered?

NH53 HXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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